@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington County is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis with a $4.4 million funding proposal for training, naloxone supplies, and a new intervention coordinator.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialA contentious public hearing in Lexington County revealed deep divides over a proposed zoning overhaul that could reshape neighborhoods, protect Lake Murray, and impact housing affordability.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialProposed amendments to protect Lake Murray's watersheds could change the future of land development in Lexington County, but the community is divided on the best approach.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington County is gearing up for a transformative $800 million Transportation Improvement Plan that promises better roads and safer intersections!
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialNew proposals aim to tighten protections for Lake Murray, including a 25-acre disturbance limit and a significant boost in buffer zones to safeguard its watersheds.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington County is set to break records with a projected 1,600 single-family home permits this year, marking a significant surge in residential development!
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington School District 4 is facing significant challenges as it projects an influx of 1,000 new students while grappling with limited resources and high financing needs.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialBatesburg-Leesville Town Council just took a crucial step towards disaster preparedness by adopting a plan that opens the door to FEMA funding for future emergencies.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialBatesburg-Leesville Town Council has taken a significant step forward by approving a $656,713 change order to decommission the former water plant, but what does this mean for the town's water future?
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington County Council just greenlit a significant economic boost with the approval of Ordinance 26-09 for Prisma Cable Systems USA, paving the way for exciting growth opportunities!
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington County has taken a bold step by joining the fight against ultra-processed food makers, with a decisive vote to partner with the Kaski Law Firm for litigation.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialLexington County is set to receive crucial funding aimed at enhancing public safety, including allocations for the sheriff's department and vital victim assistance programs.
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@citizenptnewssc.bsky.socialExciting plans are underway for Riverbanks Zoo's Bridge to the Wild expansion, featuring new habitats for tigers, primates, and red pandas, along with a stunning elevated boardwalk!
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